| Theme | Biliopancreatic Drainage and Stenting | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage and Stent Placement | |
| Publish Date | 2012/04 | |
| Author | Takeo Ukita | Division of Gastroenterology, Toho University Medical Center Ohashi Hospital |
| Author | Iruru Maetani | Division of Gastroenterology, Toho University Medical Center Ohashi Hospital |
| Author | Hiroaki Shigoka | Division of Gastroenterology, Toho University Medical Center Ohashi Hospital |
| Author | Shigefumi Omuta | Division of Gastroenterology, Toho University Medical Center Ohashi Hospital |
| Author | Katsushige Ken | Division of Gastroenterology, Toho University Medical Center Ohashi Hospital |
| Author | Tomohiro Saito | Division of Gastroenterology, Toho University Medical Center Ohashi Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | We described outline indications and procedures for percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) and biliary stent placement. PTBD is often performed on patients who can not effectively be treated with endoscopic biliary drainage. Puncture site selection rather than ease, it is an important factor for suitable subsequent treatment. Percutaneous biliary stents include plastic stents and selfexpanding metal stents. We must select stents by the region of the stricture, site of the stricture, character of the involved region, and the prognosis. | |